The total number of scientific publications in Immunology and Microbiology in Thailand has shown varied trends over the last decade. From 2013 to 2023, there have been fluctuations with noticeable growth spurts, particularly evident from 2020 to 2021, displaying a 23.07% increase. The actual number of publications in 2023 stood at 403.91 units. While the year-on-year variation indicated significant outliers such as in 2014 with a decrease of 12.96% and in 2021 with a substantial rise, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2019-2023) stabilized at 7.6%.
Looking forward, projections suggest a steady increase in publications, anticipated to reach 548.26 units by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is 4.83%, indicating a moderated but consistent rate of growth. This translates to a forecasted 26.6% growth over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include the influence of governmental research initiatives, international collaborations, and funding increases in the healthcare and biosciences sectors, which could positively impact publication volumes. Additionally, advancements in technology and data analytics in microbial and immunological research are likely to spur further growth in scientific output.
